Foolish Things
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Intro
C Am F G C
[Verso 1]
C C
That moment in between,
Am
Being held and being free,
F
Makes me wonder,
G C C
What if love is just a dream.
[Verso 2]
C C
Who would save the lonely hearts,
Am
The people searching desperately,
F G
Gripping tight with both hands,
C C
Something to believe.
[Refrão]
G
It seems that lately,
F
I've been chasing foolish things,
C
Something,
G
And it don't mean anything.
Interlude
C Am F G C
[Verso 3]
C C
That moment when doubt,
Am
Moves in and calls you out,
F
Everything changes,
G C C
And it just don't feel the same,
[Verso 4]
C C
It can keep you up at night,
Am
Ask is it wrong or is it right,
F
Hold on to maybe,
G C C
Oh and maybe it'll be alright.
[Refrão]
G
It seems that lately,
F
I've been chasing foolish things,
C
Something,
G
And it don't mean anything.
Interlude
C Am F G C
C Am F G C
[Verso 5]
C C
All those moments we regret,
Am
That take a lifetime to forget,
F
Makes me wonder,
G C C
Does it ever hurt a little less,
[Verso 6]
C C
Will the sadness move along,
Am
Or is it with us here to stay,
F
Can forgiveness,
G C C
Wipe all those tears away.
[Refrão]
G
It seems that lately,
F
I've been chasing foolish things,
C
Something,
G
And it don't mean anything.
G
Oh cousin lately,
F
I've been chasing foolish things,
C
Something,
G
And it don't mean anything.
Outro
C G Am F G C
How to play Foolish Things
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.